APUS Basal Metabolic Rate and Resting Metabolic Rate Analysis

Define and explain the difference between Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) & Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)

Discuss the following factors in relation to BMR and RMR

Age

FFM (Fat-Free Mass)

Body Mass & Stature

Health Status

Discuss the two ways to measure energy expenditure

Section 2: (45 points) Application

Estimate the amount of energy expended by the following clients:

65-year-old female, 155 lbs., trimming shrubs for 35 minutes

18-year-old male, 230 lbs., playing wallyball for an hour

Estimate the amount of energy YOU would expend doing the following activities (include your personal data (age, weight, etc) in the description before your answers.

Running on a flat surface at 6mph for 30 minutes

Walking leisurely for an hour

Resource for Section 1: BMR and RMR Article

Resources for Section 2: Physical Activity Compendium, Calculating Energy Expenditure Using METs